Mrs. Waters

This week we used the Flipgrid app on the iPads to record a video comparing and contrasting two different versions of the​ Three Little Pigs. We had to decide whose version of the story we believed - the pig's or the wolf's. Be sure to ask us about our special guest speaker on Friday. Our very own Mrs. Porter talked to us about dental health and conducted two Health experiments with us. Next week we have Early Release on Wednesday.​Here's what we're learning the week of March 5th:Math - Money Word ProblemsReading - Folktales & Fairytales

Did you hear about our special guests this past Wednesday? Our very own parent Kimberly Brown and the Technical Leader of Product Engineering for Kimberly-Clark, Rasha Farag, come to our class for Engineering Week. We conducted two experiments, Germ Glow and Growing Diaper, with them. Be sure to ask your child what they learned! Also, you might want to ask your child about Mrs. Frizzle who stopped by our class today. Thursday, March 8th is Picture Day. Class pictures will be taken so please dress your child accordingly.

We had a great time at Fire Safety Village this past Wednesday. The class learned many important ways to be safe in different situations - bike, dog, crosswalk, household, fire, and more. Be sure to ask your child to tell you what they learned. Have a great February Break!

We are looking forward to our visit to Fire Safety Village on Wednesday. Please have your child wear their class shirt if they have one. If they are bringing lunch from home, please pack it in disposable containers. We are exchanging Valentines on Wednesday. Your child is welcome to bring a shoebox or small bag in which to collect their cards. This week we are focusing school-wide on Kindness. Would you please ask your child to think of one way that they can show kindness to a specific classmate this week? Thank you for helping me encourage kindness daily in our classroom.

Next week, we have our pre-safety visit for Fire Safety Village on Wednesday. A firefighter will speak to our class. If your child brings home a paperback book in their Take Home folder, please have them read it and return it the next school day. Please check your child's folder for a letter about Valentines.

Here's what we're learning the week of February 5th:Math - Subtraction up to 1,000 using models and drawingsReading - Folktales & Fairytales

Recount to determine lesson

​Ask & answer questions​

200 Book Club - Your child is responsible for getting the reading logs from the tray in the room, recording the books, and returning the log to the basket on my desk. We've discussed this procedure in class since the beginning of school so your child should know what to do.

Just a few reminders:·Please send in a transportation note if your child is starting a FAST class this Spring. You don’t have to send one each week unless you want to do so; however, please send a note the first week of the class. ·Please send in pencils for your child to keep in their desk or pencil box. ·Spelling Test this Friday:Words: wear, blare, pair, flare, hair, bear, barely, repair, cherry·Thursday night is International Night·Friday is the 2nd Grade Stem Showcase. Hope to see you there! ​

We will be going on a field trip to Fire Safety Village in February. Please sign and return the permission slip that your child brought home today. Note that you need to indicate your child's lunch choice on the back of the permission slip.Second grade students are now participating in Morning Run. Please have your child wear a coat or jacket and tennis shoes daily so that they may participate in Morning Run.

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a relaxing and fun winter break. Report cards were sent home today in your child's folder. The report card is yours to keep. Please sign and return the unsealed envelope on Monday. On Monday we are having a school-wide Wear Your Favorite Team Colors in honor of the National Championship game. This is completely optional. I will be wearing red and black for our Georgia Bulldogs!

​Please remember to have your child wear a coat or jacket to school during the cold weather months. On Monday, second grade students will begin going outside to the track for Morning Run. In order to participate in Morning Run, they must wear tennis shoes and a coat. Mrs. Smarr talked to our class today about Morning Run procedures. Students must come to our room before going outside for morning run.

Here's what we're learning the week of January 8th:Math - Place Value - Comparing Numbers up to 1,000Reading - InferringLanguage Arts -

Many thanks to all of you for the birthday wishes and class birthday/holiday gift. I look forward using it over the holidays! I appreciate your thoughtfulness and making me feel extra special.

​Thanks to our wonderful room mom and parent volunteers for the AMAZING holiday party today. The kids LOVED every minute of it. They painted winter scenes on canvases which are currently on display in the hall. They will bring their masterpieces home next week.

​Just a reminder that next week students will be dismissed early on both Tuesday and Wednesday.

Here's what we're learning the week of December 18th:Math - Measurement of time to 5 minutesReading - Rhythm and Meaning in poems, songs, and storiesLanguage Arts -